Saturday's Super League talking points

We look at what is being said and team news as Round 13 of the Betfred Super League season concludes with two games on Saturday... Hull Kingston Rovers vs Catalans Dragons (12.30pm)

Tony Smith does not believe Hull KR's recent downturn in form is related to him announcing his decision to leave at the end of the season.

Rovers suffered a 32-0 defeat away to Castleford Tigers last weekend, leaving them seventh in the table on points difference from Lee Radford's side.

It does not get any easier for them as they host second-placed Catalans Dragons in the Saturday lunchtime kick-off, but head coach Smith believes it is more down to his team's three-game losing streak and a lack of confidence.

"I don't think it's down to my announcement, I think it's down to some of the last couple of games and performances," Smith said. "We care, I care, we all care about it.

"I can understand the fans' frustration, we're frustrated too and we're sorry that we're not delivering better performances.

"There's no doubt about that. We're not shying away from that, but I don't think it's down to any announcements. They're good boys.

"We're low on confidence at the moment and probably going about things in the wrong way in terms of forcing things too much early doors."

Smith has made two changes to his 21-man squad due to Brad Takairangi and Matt Parcell both being injured. Will Tate replaces the former, while young hooker Charlie Cavanaugh could make his first senior appearance after being named in place of the latter.

Catalans boss Steve McNamara has been able to select an unchanged squad from last week's 40-8 win at home to Warrington Wolves for the trip to Sewell Group Craven Park, although Josh Drinkwater, Mike McMeeken, Samisoni Langi and